Pinterest Claims More Searches Than ChatGPT In Q4 report
Pinterest’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings, released February 12, 2026, delivered mixed signals: record user growth but disappointing revenue that sent shares
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LinkedIn Intensifies Crackdown on Engagement Pods
LinkedIn is ramping up its fight against artificial engagement, announcing new measures to curb engagement pods and automated commenting tools.
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FilipinaMeet Launches in the Philippines
A new player has entered the Philippine dating scene with a promise of safer, more authentic online romance. FilipinaMeet has
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LinkedIn Rolls Out Premium All-in-One SMB Subscription
LinkedIn is doubling down on its appeal to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with the launch of Premium All-in-One, a
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Credit Score Dating App ‘Score’ Relaunches
Score, the polarizing dating app that ties love to creditworthiness, is officially back. Founder Luke Bailey announced the permanent relaunch
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Russia Blocks WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram
In a major escalation of internet controls, Russian authorities have implemented full blocks on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram as of
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UK Gen Z Singles Increasingly Fear AI Dating Scams
A notable shift is underway among young singles in the UK. Gen Z is increasingly ditching dating apps in favor
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53% Of Indian Singles Skipped Valentine’s Day Altogether
In a fresh take on modern dating, Aisle Network – India’s homegrown app dedicated to meaningful relationships – has released
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happn Launches “Single Support” Rent-Covering Campaign
Dating app happn has announced a Valentine’s Day 2026 initiative called “Single Support”, aimed at alleviating financial pressures faced by
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IRLY App Acquired By Dating Group DUA AG
IRLY, a personality-first dating app founded in Vancouver and targeting Gen Z users, has been acquired by Switzerland-based DUA AG.
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Offline Singles Mixers See Growth In Interest
In February, platforms like Eventbrite and Meetup are peppered with singles mixers, speed dating nights and niche matchmaking events across
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Pinterest Q4: 619M Monthly Users and $1.3B Revenue
Pinterest announced strong fourth-quarter results for 2025, adding 19 million monthly active users to reach a global total of 619
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Portugal: Parental Consent for Ages 13–16 on Social Media
Portugal’s parliament has passed a bill mandating explicit parental consent for children aged 13 to 16 to access social media
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Coffee Meets Bagel Partners with SG Culture Pass
Coffee Meets Bagel has entered a year-long collaboration with Singapore’s SG Culture Pass initiative, launching a series of exclusive promotions
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Swedish Dating App Smitten Launches “Just Break Up” Campaign
Icelandic dating app Smitten, which has been expanding in Sweden since its 2022 launch, has rolled out a bold outdoor
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Positive Singles Launches Lifetime Membership for Celebrities
PositiveSingles® today announced the launch of its Lifetime Premium Membership Plan, designed with high-profile individuals such as celebrities and public
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Threads Introduces ‘Dear Algo’ Feature for Feed Personalization
Threads has launched “Dear Algo,” an AI-powered tool that allows users to temporarily adjust their feed by posting public requests
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TikTok Launches Opt-In Precise Location Feed in the U.S.
TikTok has introduced a new “Local Feed” feature in the United States, announced February 11, 2026, that surfaces content related
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Study: Valentine’s Day Pressure Hits Dating App Users Hard
A February 2026 analysis from the Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center and clinical commentary from Flow Neuroscience highlights how Valentine’s
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Grindr Tests Premium AI EDGE Subscription Tier
Grindr is piloting a high-end AI-powered subscription tier called EDGE, with randomized pricing in testing reaching as high as $499
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60% Of Indian Singles Have Been Invited To Fake Dating Apps
McAfee has recently released its annual Valentine’s Day research, revealing how fake profiles, AI assisted chats, QR code based scams,
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Join GDI’s WhatsApp Group To Receive Latest Dating Industry And Social Media Industry News Via Your Phone
If you want to stay updated on what is happening in the wider dating and social media industries, then look
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Facebook Rolls Out AI-Animated Profile Pictures and Restyle Tools
Facebook has introduced AI-powered animation for profile pictures, allowing users to turn static photos into short, looping clips with preset
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India Imposes Three-Hour Rule for Unlawful Online Content
India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has introduced amended IT Rules requiring social media platforms to remove unlawful content
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Indian Gen Z Plan “Romantic Fasting” Before Valentine’s Day
A new survey by Indian dating app QuackQuack reveals contrasting approaches to Valentine’s Day among Gen Z and Millennial daters.
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RAW Dating App Launches “Adopt The Boyfriend” Campaign
RAW has launched a Valentine’s Day 2026 campaign called “Adopt The Boyfriend”. The initiative curates a selection of standout male
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Dating App Signups Spike Before Valentine’s Day
As expected, dating apps are seeing a surge in sign-ups as users flock to them ahead of Valentine’s Day –
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Snapchat Expands Home Safe Alerts to Any Location
Snapchat has extended its Home Safe arrival notification feature, originally launched in July 2025, to cover any user-specified location beyond
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Bluesky Rolls Out Much-Requested Drafts Feature
Bluesky has begun rolling out support for post drafts, one of the platform’s most consistently requested features since its public
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Breeze and Bolt Partner on Safety-Focused Dating Guide
Breeze has partnered with ride-hailing service Bolt to launch a joint safety initiative timed for early 2026 dating activity. The
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